No: you can apply for a visa any time up to 4 working days before you travel. You can access the online visa application system any time through the Manage Booking section www.qatarairways.com or directly through www.qatarvisaservice.com

Is it compulsory to use this service to apply for a Qatar visa when travelling to Qatar?

No: you can use this or any other visa service, or ask a relative in Qatar to apply for a visa on your behalf.

Will I definitely get a visa if I apply online? If I get a visa, am I guaranteed entry in Qatar?

You can then select the portion of the journey for which a visa is required, and the names of the passenger(s) applying for a visa, before providing the details and documents required to process the application, along with payment.

After your application is complete, we will contact you within 4 working days with the results of your visa application.

How long does it take to get a visa?

Provided all required documents are submitted correctly, visas are normally issued within 4 working days of your application.

How much does it cost to apply for a visa? What types of visa can I apply for?

The visa types and related fees are published on the homepage. All charges are payable in US Dollars. Your visa type will be automatically selected by the system based on your length of stay in Qatar as per your itinerary, nationality, country of residence and purpose of visit.

All our visas are valid for 90days from the date of issue and valid for a stay period up to 30 days in Qatar.

What documents do I need to apply? Do all family members need to submit documents?

Every passenger requiring a visa will need to submit scan coloured copies of their:

Passport information (bio page) /picture page(s)

A passport-size photo

Airline Ticket (Qatar Airways passengers are not required to submit their ticket copy)

If you are staying in a hotel, you are required to submit a copy of your hotel confirmation voucher OR

If staying with Qatari resident (friend or relative), an invitation letter from this resident along with his / her Qatar resident visa copy, Qatar ID, Passport first / bio page and rental agreement copy are required OR

If this friend / relative is a Qatari national then only his / her Qatari national ID is required.

The main applicant (from each family travelling together) will also need to submit:

In some cases, other supporting documents, such as marriage certificates, etc., may also be required: we will contact you directly if this is the case.

If you qualify for an ETA, you will need to provide any one or more of the following:

Proof of residence

Proof of valid visa held for your residential status

Proof of valid visitor visa held for any one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, GCC, New Zealand, Schengen countries, USA or UK.

In addition, the following supporting documents, if available, will help in obtaining a visa, and can be submitted during the application process, under the ‘Additional Documents’

Documents which show investments of USD $8,000 or more.

Income tax papers which show an annual gross income of USD $8,000 or more.

Evidence of travel in the last five years to any of the following countries: QATAR, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Schengen countries, USA or UK.

Why can’t I select passengers when I try to continue with my visa application?

If you have already submitted applications for passengers, you will not be able to select them again – these passengers will be greyed out.

My passport is expiring soon – can I still get a visa?

Qatar requires all visitors to have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. If your passport is valid for less than 6 months, you will need to renew it before you can apply for a visa.

Do children or infants need a visa?

Yes. All passengers, including children and infants must have a visa to enter Qatar. This also includes infants travelling on parents’ laps. We are unable to process visas for children endorsed on parent’s passports.

No: you will receive an electronic visa, which does not require anything to be stamped on your passport ahead of travel. All visa copies are sent by email.

You should print a copy of your e-visa and carry it with you when you travel to Qatar.

If I want to stopover in Qatar on both my outward and return trips, do I need a visa for each stopover?

Yes: you need a new visa each time you enter Qatar.

Based on your itinerary, you can apply for more than one e-visa through this system, provided the duration between first exit and second entry is minimum 5 working days. Each visa application is a separate process – once you have completed your first visa application, please restart the process again for your next Qatar visa. The second visa can be processed only when the visa holder exits Qatar on the first visa held.

How can I track the status of my visa application?

When you complete your visa application, you will receive a confirmation email with a link – this will allow you to track your visa application process at any time. You can also track your application by going to www.qatarvisaservice.com, and clicking on “track your application”.

We will send you an email once your visa application has been approved or rejected, or if additional information is required.